Analysts are re-evaluating their outlook for Corning Inc. (GLW), a key supplier for Apple, following the company’s recent updates to its ambitious “Springboard” plan. Announced on September 19, the initiative aims to increase annual sales by over $3 billion in the next three years while setting a new operating-margin target of 20% by the end of 2026.
Corning, founded in 1851, is renowned for its glass and ceramics, especially its Gorilla Glass used in iPhones since the first model in 2007. The company also serves major clients like Samsung, Google, and LG.
CEO Wendell Weeks expressed satisfaction with Corning’s progress, highlighting planned price increases in display technologies, which are expected to yield a net income of $900 million to $950 million in 2025, with a sustained margin of 25%. Despite facing challenges like reduced demand in key markets and overall weakness in China, Weeks remains optimistic about profitability.
In its second-quarter earnings report, Corning reported earnings of 47 cents per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations. Revenue from optical communications reached $1.1 billion, bolstered by AI-related solutions, while the specialty materials segment, which includes Gorilla Glass, generated $501 million, an 18% year-over-year increase.
Following a recent investor meeting at its North Carolina optical fiber facility, several analysts have raised their price targets for Corning. Bank of America increased its target from $46 to $51, maintaining a buy rating. Oppenheimer’s Martin Yang also lifted his target to $51, citing improved long-term margin visibility. JP Morgan’s Samik Chatterjee retains an overweight rating, projecting a bullish valuation of over $55, emphasizing Corning’s strong pricing capabilities and momentum in optical communications.
Corning’s proactive strategies and robust performance metrics are positioning it favorably in the competitive landscape, making it an appealing option for investors.
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